Yes, but the early builds of Vista were the same way, and by the final build, all the bloat and crap were back.
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The Biggest reasons to switch to Mac
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Yes, but the early builds of Vista were the same way, and by the final build, all the bloat and crap were back.
My signature says it all...I was a frustrated PC user. Frustrated with the computer taking 10 minutes to boot up, then continuing to barrage me with notices, warnings, update requests, confirmations to do anything, etc. that slowed it down and make it very un-user friendly. Opening a program would take another 10 minutes and would regularly freeze the computer. I was tired of dealing with the spyware/ malware and viruses that were daily problems.
The Mac is not only a beautiful computer, but the OS is just so much more user-friendly, not laden down with bloat, responds quickly and no issues with spyware or viruses. I just love how everything Apple puts out is very classy. Heck, I was even impressed with the little details when I first got my Macbook such as the way the documentation and CDs were presented LOL , the way they give you options for your power cord, the magnetic connection and even the box!
There are just a few minor things I miss about my PC and software such as MS Office (using iWork now), my Corel programs, Outlook features, etc. however Ive only been using my Macbook since Christmas so Im sure I'll get used to it in time...and for some reason if I ever need something from my PC, I still have 2 within my household to refer to!
The Mac is not only a beautiful computer, but the OS is just so much more user-friendly, not laden down with bloat, responds quickly and no issues with spyware or viruses. I just love how everything Apple puts out is very classy. Heck, I was even impressed with the little details when I first got my Macbook such as the way the documentation and CDs were presented LOL , the way they give you options for your power cord, the magnetic connection and even the box!
There are just a few minor things I miss about my PC and software such as MS Office (using iWork now), my Corel programs, Outlook features, etc. however Ive only been using my Macbook since Christmas so Im sure I'll get used to it in time...and for some reason if I ever need something from my PC, I still have 2 within my household to refer to!
I hope Windows 7 is good.
Everyone loves to champion the underdog which for now is still Apple. But if Windows 7 is a failure, OS X will become the champion and within not too long we'll all be switching back because suddenly they're the underdog.
It's also the pressure of being David vs. Goliath that keeps innovation running forward. If they didn't have someone to chase and who's mistakes they can learn from, Apple wouldn't be advancing anywhere near as quickly as they are now.
Besides the o/s, what other reasons have people had for switching? I'm still saving up for the switch, which is mostly motivated by the annoyance that with no applications running, my PC has about 75 processes running straight from boot up!
That and my photography work lends itself best to using Photoshop and Aperture.
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Everyone loves to champion the underdog which for now is still Apple. But if Windows 7 is a failure, OS X will become the champion and within not too long we'll all be switching back because suddenly they're the underdog.
It's also the pressure of being David vs. Goliath that keeps innovation running forward. If they didn't have someone to chase and who's mistakes they can learn from, Apple wouldn't be advancing anywhere near as quickly as they are now.
Besides the o/s, what other reasons have people had for switching? I'm still saving up for the switch, which is mostly motivated by the annoyance that with no applications running, my PC has about 75 processes running straight from boot up!
That and my photography work lends itself best to using Photoshop and Aperture.
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For me it was mostly the fact that the OS is so stable and doesnt get bogged down with spyware and registry crap that slows it down over time. its great to not have to run spyware software and registry cleaners every so often because your OS is running slow.Also the fact that right out of the box i didnt have to do absolutely anything to the system, no need to go around deleting a bunch of useless things, no need to install drivers etc.... And i'll be honest with you the looks and the clean simplistic styling of apple's hardware attracted me as well. just having one wire coming out of my whole computer with the iMac was awesome. I'm all about minimalism and neatness now. And when i see PC laptops now they look so horrendously ugly since i've gotten used to my macbook.
For me because finally ...
... no more "registry" nightmare
... no more "files anywhere" when you install a program
... no more "files still anywhere" when you remove a program
... no more "blue screen of death" if some program crashes
... no more missing .dll
... no more nightmare on hardware install/remove
... no more .................
... i can continue for a lot, but, I think, this can be already sufficient
... no more "registry" nightmare
... no more "files anywhere" when you install a program
... no more "files still anywhere" when you remove a program
... no more "blue screen of death" if some program crashes
... no more missing .dll
... no more nightmare on hardware install/remove
... no more .................
... i can continue for a lot, but, I think, this can be already sufficient
For me because finally ...
... no more "registry" nightmare
... no more "files anywhere" when you install a program
... no more "files still anywhere" when you remove a program
... no more "blue screen of death" if some program crashes
... no more missing .dll
... no more nightmare on hardware install/remove
... no more .................
... i can continue for a lot, but, I think, this can be already sufficient
1) What Registry Nightmare? What problems have you ever had with the registry? I've personally never had any.
2) Granted but the latest versions from vista onward keep files together and give the app's 'virtual' directories and fool them.
3) Files left everywhere when uninstall: Like OSX app's leaving application preferences and library files everywhere?
4) You mean like OSX's Multi-Lingual Turn off screen? (About as rare as the BSOD)
5) Nightmare hardware installs????? what the hell does this mean? like not being able to find a card that's supported by OSX? hahaha
Tipical answer from a "Windows Integralist" ...
... I don't lose my time answering to this kind of people !
It does what it says on the tin
Out the box.
Works, does not lag, smooth, does what you want it to, works together with you, user friendly and fast!
It's stable
It's based on Unix ( )
Safe
Don't have to worry about constant virus threats
I recommend a Mac to anybody.
Out the box.
Works, does not lag, smooth, does what you want it to, works together with you, user friendly and fast!
It's stable
It's based on Unix (
)Safe
Don't have to worry about constant virus threats
I recommend a Mac to anybody.
Tipical answer from a "Windows Integralist" ...
... I don't lose my time answering to this kind of people !
Indeed but being a Troll doesn't help either
Oh and by the way i have 4 mac's........
Thanks for all the answers. After reading all you guys, it seems like resource hogging on Windows is the biggest reason and that's what a lot of people here say.
Anyone know a release date for Windows 7?
Anyone know a release date for Windows 7?
Well, some virus attached to my IP address (as in, as soon as I format, and plug in the Ethernet cable (without going on internet explorer, or anywhere) -- I get a pop up saying my Registry is messed up, click here for a free scan (the site actually advertises some program that you have to PAY for)
Furthermore, for incentive to buy this thing, the virus literally messes up the PC registry bit by bit. At first you don't notice much. After a while, however -- windows explorer becomes completely unresponsive to anything, constant crashes, and basically a dead OS.
I managed to stop this pop up by disabling the "messenger" service that lets some type of remote access for admins in. Whatever these hackers/scammers were using seemed to exploit it pretty good.
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Hardware installs!! well, the software for them, at least...
"Windows cannot find file.dll"
ok... point it to the location on the CD, which the window was already at in the first place (kinda makes me wonder how it could not find it)
processes install...stops again
"windows cannot find file2.dll"
the "file type" menu is greyed out, and has ".DL" selected as file type, making ANY file that is NOT ".DL" invisible. The DLL file it wants is in the directory, but I cannot select it because it's forcing me to find a ".DL" file that doesn't exist on the disc.
This is the Driver disc itself for the printer.
@@@@##$ windows is retarded sometimes. Other then these mishaps, I've had little trouble, especially after getting an XP laptop that runs stably, and much more efficiently (however that hardware install process above happened on it)
I never was able to resolve it actually...all I did was REMOVE the printer, and plug it in to the airport Extreme base station. The laptop sees it on the network, and never asks for random DLL/non-existant DL files again.
I'm not really a switcher, as the first computer I personally owned (with my own money) was a Mac (a now-dead Powerbook). But I'd used Windows growing up and have had to fiddle with it since then (like at work). I have to say I totally agree about the fonts, frankly. Like, if I get someone to open a website I manage on their PC, I'm horrified that my pretty site has become so ugly. If all you use is Windows, you probably don't realize how hideous things truly are. Jeez, the whole OS looks...vintage.
The lack of viruses and spyware is a plus. The stability of the OS and reliability of the hardware? Priceless. How many of my online acquaintances have had to post "away" messages to say that they're having to take their PC into the shop for repairs? Meanwhile, my Powerbook functioned for 8 years with no significant woes at all (although it was clearly saving them up for one spectacular finish).
Jeez, the whole OS looks...vintage.The lack of viruses and spyware is a plus. The stability of the OS and reliability of the hardware? Priceless. How many of my online acquaintances have had to post "away" messages to say that they're having to take their PC into the shop for repairs? Meanwhile, my Powerbook functioned for 8 years with no significant woes at all (although it was clearly saving them up for one spectacular finish).
OK, I have not seen fonts on Windows 7 yet. But I would be very surprised if they look like fonts on OS X. Cleartype fonts, at least on XP and Vista, look like crap. It would be a massive evolutionary advance for Windows if their fonts actually started looking like they were intended.
Even if Microsoft actually decided to make fonts look like fonts with Windows 7, it still took almost a decade into the 21st century for Windows to not look like the OS was from 1989.
Come to think of it, on some of the Windows 7 screen shots I have seen, fonts look exactly the same as they did in XP/Vista. but, I will investigate further. If windows actually decided to make fonts look good, that would be good.
ive recently switched as I basically wanted to use something new and fresh to me however im not finding it totally straight forward, sumhow deleted safari a few hours ago
For me it's the attention to little things. How you can create a shortcut to the file already opened by dragging off the icon on the top of the opened app. Also the opening of folders auto maticly when dragging in the finder. Plus the ability to easly customize the toolbar in every app Just a few.
The community is a big deal to make the switch. You'll find better and more usful apps than you'll ever find in windows. I am a freak for minimalism and simplicity ( while still having a lot of winks to power users).
With that said there is still many bugs that drive me mad and I hope snow leopard fixes them.
The community is a big deal to make the switch. You'll find better and more usful apps than you'll ever find in windows. I am a freak for minimalism and simplicity ( while still having a lot of winks to power users).
With that said there is still many bugs that drive me mad and I hope snow leopard fixes them.
Tipical answer from a "Windows Integralist" ...
... I don't lose my time answering to this kind of people !
Translation: I have no answer because my arguments were outdated and silly in the first place.
Tipical answer from a "Windows Integralist" ...
... I don't lose my time answering to this kind of people !
Seriously? Seriously? Safari has a spell checker built in, yet you still post that?
On another note, please, name one significant reason why OS X is better than Windows. Without bringing such lies as dll hell or BSODs. Since XP service pack 2 and Vista service pack 1 neither have been a real issue.
For me because finally ...
... no more "registry" nightmare
... no more "files anywhere" when you install a program
... no more "files still anywhere" when you remove a program
... no more "blue screen of death" if some program crashes
... no more missing .dll
... no more nightmare on hardware install/remove
... no more .................
... i can continue for a lot, but, I think, this can be already sufficient
Amen. And for Mac's just working, period.
Seriously? Seriously? Safari has a spell checker built in, yet you still post that?
On that note, I vaguely remember hearing that hearing that OSX had spell check implented througout the entire OS.
Did I hear wrong?
On that note, I vaguely remember hearing that hearing that OSX had spell check implented througout the entire OS.
Did I hear wrong?
Sorta. It's system wide for all of Apple's apps. but it's an API that some developers still won't implement. I'm looking at you Skype! ):<
Oh well thats great news then!
Its really the little things and tight software integration of OSX and apps that just blows me away.
That and im just 100% sick of windows lol
Hopefully I will be joining you mac owners in about 2 months
for me it was macs are stable and just work and when you click on stuff they start up and not just hang for secons like on vista. and we all want a cool thin laptop and macbooks are that. not all bulky and looking like everything else out there.